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'Scapegoated' farmers need support on emissions - senator

Environment

13 hours ago

'Scapegoated' farmers need support on emissions - senator

Farmers "deserve practical support rather than being continually blamed for the country's climate challenges", according to one senator.

EU innovation regulations putting farmers 'on the back foot'

Beef

24 hours ago

EU innovation regulations putting farmers 'on the back foot'

EU regulatory processes delaying the registration of innovation products are putting farmers in Europe "on the back foot", an ELO event heard.

Fitzmaurice claims commission's peat case referral driven by ‘vendetta’

Agri Politics

1 day ago

Fitzmaurice claims commission's peat case referral driven by ‘vendetta’

An Independent Ireland TD has hit out at the European Commission for referring Ireland to an EU court because of peat cutting "projects".

The Farming Week: Fuel payments and tax, diesel scrappage, peat in court

Podcast

2 days ago

The Farming Week: Fuel payments and tax, diesel scrappage, peat in court

The Agriland team bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week...

Shannon Callows flood payments ‘a once-off’ – Heydon

Shannon Callows

2 days ago

Shannon Callows flood payments ‘a once-off’ – Heydon

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon has described the 2023 Shannon Callows Flood Scheme as “a once-off measure”.

Video

2 days ago

CAP needs to provide a 'way of life' with a return - MEP

An Irish MEP has called on the EU to agree a Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) that provides a way...

CAP needs to provide a 'way of life' with a return - MEP

Agri Politics

2 days ago

Watch: CAP needs to provide a 'way of life' with a return

An MEP has called on the EU to agree a CAP that provides a way of life for young farmers that will give them a return on their investment.

Watch: CAP needs to provide a 'way of life' with a return

Agri Politics

3 days ago

EU joint meeting to hear call for two-pillar CAP to remain

A significant meeting take place in the EU today (Wednesday, June 3) will hear calls for funding...

EU joint meeting to hear call for two-pillar CAP to remain

Video

3 days ago

Ireland cannot enter EU presidency with 'wish list' on CAP - MEP

An Irish MEP has said that Ireland cannot go in to its six-month presidency of the EU with a 'wish...

Ireland cannot enter EU presidency with 'wish list' on CAP - MEP

Agri Politics

3 days ago

Watch: Ireland cannot enter EU presidency with 'wish list' on CAP

An MEP has said that Ireland cannot go in to its presidency of the EU with a 'wish list' of what kind of CAP it wants to see at the end of it.

Watch: Ireland cannot enter EU presidency with 'wish list' on CAP

Agri Politics

4 days ago

Irish MEP calls for 10% CAP funding for young farmers

Midlands North West MEP Maria Walsh today (Tuesday, June 6) presented her report on Generational...

Irish MEP calls for 10% CAP funding for young farmers

Podcast

9 days ago

The Farming Week: More bluetongue, Michael Gaine trial, fuel scheme extended

The Agriland team bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week...

The Farming Week: More bluetongue, Michael Gaine trial, fuel scheme extended

Agri Politics

9 days ago

Bord Bia review now expected by end of June

The review into the governance of Bord Bia is now not expected to be completed until the end of June, its CEO has indicated.

Bord Bia review now expected by end of June

Agri Politics

9 days ago

New minister wants to 'foster a positive culture' on farm safety

The new Minister of State at DAFM has today pledged to "foster a positive culture in relation to farm safety".

New minister wants to 'foster a positive culture' on farm safety

Agri Politics

9 days ago

Healy-Rae congratulates his replacement at DAFM

Former Minister of State, Michael Healy-Rae, has congratulated his replacement at DAFM, the Fianna Fáil TD Niall Collins.

Healy-Rae congratulates his replacement at DAFM

Agri Politics

9 days ago

Niall Collins appointed as minister of state at DAFM

Niall Collins has today (Thursday, May 28) been appointed as Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM).

Niall Collins appointed as minister of state at DAFM

Agri Politics

9 days ago

Macra calls on Heydon to publicly reject DAFM budget cuts

Macra has slammed a proposal to cut spending in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) by €26 million next year.

Macra calls on Heydon to publicly reject DAFM budget cuts

Agri Politics

11 days ago

Sinn Féin: Farm payments must not be cut as DAFM seeks savings

Sinn Féin called for farm payments to be protected as the Department of Agriculture is asked to find savings of around €26 million next year.

Sinn Féin: Farm payments must not be cut as DAFM seeks savings

Agri Politics

11 days ago

DAFM vacancy left by Healy-Rae expected to be filled this week

Agriland understands that a ministerial vacancy at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is due to be filled this week.

DAFM vacancy left by Healy-Rae expected to be filled this week

Agri-Business

11 days ago

25 more DAFM staff needed for EU presidency

Minister Heydon's department has identified a requirement for 25 extra staff to facilitate Ireland's hosting of the EU Presidency.

25 more DAFM staff needed for EU presidency

Agri Politics

12 days ago

'The land deserves the child who has the interest in farming it' - senator

A senator has called for the immediate implementation of the National Women in Agriculture Action Plan in full.

'The land deserves the child who has the interest in farming it' - senator

Agri Politics

14 days ago

EU council move on fertiliser tariffs 'not a magic bullet' - Mullooly

Independent Ireland MEP Ciaran Mullooly said a decision to suspend customs duties on selected...

EU council move on fertiliser tariffs 'not a magic bullet' - Mullooly

Agri Politics

14 days ago

Macra calls for 'long-awaited' succession scheme in budget

Macra has called on the government to introduce a succession scheme to support generational renewal in Ireland.

Macra calls for 'long-awaited' succession scheme in budget

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